Peace Resources from Ann Tews–Part I

The Pilgrim Library has the following NEW books covering peace and non-violence issues.

Halper, Jeff. Obstacles to Peace: Reframing the Palestinian/Israeli Conflict
Lutz, Charles P & Robert O. Smith. Christians & a Land Called Holy: How We Can Foster Justice .

Mortenson, Greg and David O Relin. 3 Cups of Tea: 1 Man’s Mission to Promote Peace…One School at a Time.

de Gruchy, John W. Reconciliation: Restoring Justice

Kraybill, Donald B, Steven M Nolt & D L Weaver. Amish Grace: How Forgiveness Transcended Tragedy

Miles, Al. Ending Violence in Teen Dating Relationships

Rosenberg, Marshall B. Nonviolent Communication: Language of Life:

Vennard, Jane E. Praying for Friends and Enemies (Face to Face w/ God)
Hirschfield, Rabbi Brad. You Don’t Have to Be Wrong For Me to Be Right.
Simpson, Gary M. War, Peace & God: Rethinking Just-War Tradition.
Collins, John Joseph Does the Bible Justify Violence?

Nelson, Pallmeyer, Jack. Is Religion Killing Us? Violence in the Bible & the Quran

Tony Campolo at the St. Paul Area Synod Assembly

The assembly was not only a business meeting. It was also a development experience. Author Tony Campolo spoke to us several times during the Assembly. Here’s a brief summary:

Resolutions at the St. Paul Synod Assembly

We voted on a number of important resolutions at the St. Paul Area Synod Assembly. Here’s a brief summary of the resolutions.

Mission Work at the St. Paul Area Synod Assembly

We heard about the extensive mission work that is done through our Synod.

At the St. Paul Synod Assembly–Part I

Here’s the first of a short series of brief summaries of the recent St. Paul Area Synod Assembly, attended by Paul Hardt, Pastor Carol Tomer, Natalie Hokanson, and Joan Regal.

Here’s the link to the St. Paul Area Synod-ELCA.

We Three at Synod Assembly

Pastor Carol, Natalie Hokanson, and I are attending the St. Paul Synod Assembly, the weekend of Friday, May 30 and Saturday, May 31. I plan on posting thoughts and observations about this exciting experience. I intend to post these over the next week or so. Let me know what you think, and if you have questions.

Paul Hardt, Voting Member from Pilgrim to Synod Assembly